Indiana has added a piece in Jaeden Mustaf that checks a lot of boxes at once. The 6'6", 210-pound guard arrived from Georgia Tech earlier this spring after two seasons with the Yellow Jackets, and he gives the Hoosiers a blend of rebounding, shooting, and lineup flexibility that should fit neatly into Darian DeVries’ second year in Bloomington.
Mustaf’s sophomore season showed why Indiana wanted him in the mix. He averaged 10.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game in 2025-26, and the production came with a well-rounded feel rather than one obvious calling card. That balance matters, especially for a team that will be leaning on a reshaped backcourt.
One of the first things that jumps out is how well Mustaf rebounds for a guard. He pulled down 4.3 boards per game last season, including 1.1 offensive rebounds per game, and finished his Georgia Tech run with 206 total rebounds across 55 career games.
That kind of work on the glass stands out on its own, but it also lands in an area Indiana badly needed help. The Hoosiers finished last in the Big Ten with just 8.2 offensive rebounds per game last season, so Mustaf’s physical approach and willingness to crash the boards could matter right away.
He also brings a shooting profile that should fit DeVries’ approach. Mustaf hit 38.9% of his three-point tries in 2025-26, a mark that would have led Indiana last season.
He didn’t take a huge volume of them, averaging just 1.9 attempts per game, but he made the ones he chose with consistency. That kind of shot-making can stretch defenses and give the Hoosiers another layer offensively.
It also wouldn’t be a surprise if his three-point volume rises in DeVries’ system.
There’s more to his scoring than just the catch-and-shoot game, too. Mustaf can get downhill and knock down mid-range looks, and he shot 43.3% from the floor last season. For Indiana, that kind of versatility adds useful scoring depth.
His biggest selling point may be the range of roles he can handle. Mustaf has the athleticism to move around the floor and is expected to spend most of his time on the wing at the 2 and 3 spots, while still being able to fill in elsewhere when needed.
He was clear about how he sees that part of his game earlier this summer: "If we're playing small ball, I can play 1 through 5 (center)," Mustaf said earlier this summer. "I think I can be very impactful.
I'm a very versatile player. I can do a lot of different things.
I've played a lot of different roles in my life."
That kind of flexibility can only help a backcourt that includes Harris, Markus Burton (Notre Dame), Bryce Lindsay (Villanova), and true freshman Prince-Alexander Moody. For Indiana, Mustaf’s ability to fit in multiple places on the floor may be just as important as any single stat line.
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